Course Planning Template for L

PLANNING TEMPLATE LIFE PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE WAIVER (REQUIRED ONE CREDIT COURSE FOR GRADUATION)

This form will be used for verification that students achieve the required content standards of the Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) course listed in the Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education.

 The original copy of this plan (per subject, per school) must be submitted with waiver requests.  A list of names and social security numbers of all students applying for this waiver must be attached to the request.  Each school system and school must keep its plan on file.  Waiver request letters must be written by system superintendents addressed to Dr. Joe Morton.  Approved waivers from Dr. Morton will be granted for a two academic year period. Please be reminded that at the end of this period, another waiver request will be necessary.

The system must explain:  Who will be responsible for teaching the standard  How each content standard will be taught  When the students will receive this instruction  How mastery of the standard will be assessed

Note: Physical fitness testing is required for all students who receive a LIFE course waiver. Fitness test results for waivered students must be reported to the State Department of Education by April 31 each academic year. Name of System: ______Date of Waiver Request: ______

Name of substituted course ______

Signature of collaborating physical education teacher ______

Signature of teacher requesting waiver ______

Signature of principal ______

Note: The original signature page and plan must be attached to the waiver request. One copy must be filed in the LEA central office, and one copy must be filed at the school. Type written only, do not handwrite. Who will be When will the How will each How will the standard responsible for students standard be be assessed for teaching the receive this Standard taught? mastery? standard? instruction? 1. Demonstrate movement combinations from a variety of physical activities that enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Examples: running, weight training, circuit training, aerobics 2. Demonstrate complex movement sequences in a variety of physical activities. Examples: martial arts, dances, games, outdoor pursuits, individual and team sports 3. Utilize rules and strategies for safe game play and selected lifetime activities. Example: organizing teams for modified games 4. Identify short- and long-term health-enhancing benefits of physical activity. Examples: lowering resting heart rate, reducing stress level, increasing metabolism, strengthening the immune system  Identifying effects of age on physical activity preferences and participation  Explaining the relationship of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors that influence the rate of improvement in fitness performance

5. Identify requirements for selected careers in physical education, health, and fitness.  Identifying factors related to career choices 6. Identify strategies for positive behavior modification and for social interaction among diverse populations. Example: using peer intervention to bring about desired changes in behavior

7. Explain the impact of participating in multicultural physical activities. Example: developing cultural awareness Who will be How will each When will the How will the standard responsible for standard be students receive be assessed for teaching the Standard taught? this instruction? mastery? standard? 8. Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior during physical activities. Examples: awareness of surroundings to avoid injury, respect for officials’ decisions 9. Demonstrate responsibilities of a leader or a follower to accomplish group goals. 10. Critique a community service project that involves physical activity by identifying benefits, problems, compromises, and outcomes. Examples: walkathons, fun runs, Jump Rope for Heart fundraisers 11. Utilize health and fitness technologies to develop a healthy lifestyle. Examples: heart-rate monitors, pedometers, spirometers, skin fold calipers assuring target physiological functions utilizing correct instruments  Calculating health risk based on body composition 12. Utilize safe practices when participating in physical activities. Examples: avoiding high-caffeine energy drinks, avoiding dangerous supplements, considering weather conditions, considering medical conditions and personal physical conditions 13. Compare goals for attaining and maintaining fitness. 14. Construct criteria for evaluation of commercial fitness and health products and services. Examples: cost, consumer reviews, availability 15. Create a nutrition program that targets goals for maintaining energy and recommended body composition. Who will be How will each When will the How will the standard responsible for standard be students receive this be assessed for teaching the Standard taught? instruction? mastery? standard? 16. Design a personal fitness plan that promotes activity for life.  Using selected assessments to modify an individualized fitness plan Example: range of motion, skin fold, heart rate  Applying principles of specificity, overload, frequency, intensity, time, and progression to physical activities Examples: recording progress, selecting activities, arranging exercise, tracking progress  Demonstrating a lifestyle that includes participation in physical activity on a consistent basis

Who will be Who will record responsible for and report Month of Fall Test Month of Spring Test Fitness Assessment testing? scores?

Physical Fitness Test (Bi-Annual)